Is Davenport or Fort Worth Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Fort Worth is safer than Davenport (Safety Score 17/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100,000 versus 4,123 for Davenport — 23% lower. Davenport has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in property crime, where Fort Worth has a 24% lower rate.
Note: Fort Worth is 10.0x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Davenport — 5-Year Trend
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Fort Worth — 5-Year Trend
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Davenport, IA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Davenport | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,123.1 | 3,158.5 | +964.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 582.4 | 458.7 | +123.8 |
| Murder Rate | 8.0 | 7.4 | +0.6 |
| Rape Rate | 108.1 | 55.2 | +52.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 65.1 | 72.6 | -7.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 400.3 | 323.1 | +77.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,540.6 | 2,699.8 | +840.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 653.5 | 344.6 | +308.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,555.9 | 1,841.9 | +714.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 331.3 | 513.4 | -182.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Davenport or Fort Worth safer?
Fort Worth is safer with a total crime rate of 3,158 per 100K vs 4,123 for Davenport — a 23% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Davenport has a violent crime rate of 582.4 per 100K while Fort Worth has 458.7. Fort Worth has lower violent crime.
About Davenport, IA
Davenport, Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, sits on the Mississippi River's west bank. It's home to Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first chiropractic school. The city's population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 99,926, Davenport has a total crime rate of 4,123.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, a city where the West begins, boasts a rich cattle drive history evident in the Stockyards National Historic District. Located in North Central Texas, it's a populous city within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. With a safety score of 17/100 and a population coverage of 997,476, Fort Worth has a total crime rate of 3,158.5 per 100,000 residents.